Technology Standard II:
Communication

Outcome B

Technology Standard, Outcome B
In Technology Standard II, Outcome B, teacher candidates will use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats.
Technology
Indicators
Instructors will examine the task product(s) in terms of three proficiency indicators:

1. Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal.
2. Use productivity tools to publish information online.
3. Use multiple digital sources to communicate information online.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed to Complete the Task
The task for Technology Standard II, Outcome B, will require the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Productivity Tools
· Skill in computer use
· Ability to generate, format, display and save text
· Ability to organize, record, manipulate, format and display data
· Ability to create, access, edit and display graphics

Multiple Digital Sources
· Knowledge of multiple media print and digital applications/tools
· Ability to integrate content from one application to another
· Ability to identify sources of digitized images, animations, videos and sounds
· Ability to import digitized images, animations, videos and sounds into a product that integrates multiple digital sources
· Ability to save documents in an appropriate file format and compression
Standard Artifact

Reflection:


As society becomes increasingly dependent on technology, schools are investing
more time and money in technological means of communication. Access to computer and Internet technologies is increasing in America’s public schools and work places and is providing both educators and parents with access to electronic communication.

Communication between schools and families is essential for building trusting
relationships that foster parental involvement. Parental involvement in the schools
is necessary for students to develop successfully and to make decisions that will have

positive outcomes for their futures.
To make use of this technology teacher, administrators, can reach out to families and keep them informed of student’s progress in the classroom, school activities, and even volunteer opportunities.